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  Jabra SP5050

  The Jabra SP5050 is a good choice for those who want a basic and affordable Bluetooth speakerphone.

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  Nissan GT-R (R35)

  The R35 Nissan GT-R is a technical tour de force, with evidence of brilliance throughout. Hopefully not too many of its tech goodies are chucked overboard by the time it finally goes on sale in Australia in 2009.

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  HP iPAQ 312 Travel Companion

  It may not be entirely rational buying a GPS for its beautiful screen and multimedia features, but the 312 almost makes the case despite its numerous bugs and flaws.

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  Smart ForTwo cabrio (2008)

  Its two-seat configuration limits its appeal to just a few. That's a shame because Australia's cheapest convertible is loveable, unique and deserving of a wider audience.

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  Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

  Gran Turismo 5 Prologue may be only a practice lap for the real thing, but it's a beautiful joyride while it lasts.

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  Best in-car GPS navigators

  All brand name GPS units will get you safely from A to B, but some do it better than others. We nominate three navigators we'd junk our Gregory's or Melway for.

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  Four phone-less PDAs

  They're a pretty rare breed nowadays but phone-less PDAs have their advantages. We track down four of the best.

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  HP expands iPAQ range with business users in mind

  HP has reinvigorated its iPaq handheld range with the launch of five new devices and a host of software programs, accessories, and services designed to attract business users.

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  Father's Day Gift Guide

  Sure, you can always go the tie or cologne route (again), but if you want to really put a smile on Dad's dial, make sure the present he unwraps has tech inside.

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• Nokia N95

  If you need an all-in-one communications, navigation and imaging device and don't mind charging it every night, Nokia's N95 raises the bar in the mobile world.

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  Navman S50

  This GPS is blessed with a good price and attractive design but is marred by its buggy Bluetooth and horrible windshield mount.

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  TomTom Go 720

  Don't let its beautiful body tempt you, the TomTom Go 720 is both too pricey and too buggy. The cliche "beauty is only skin deep" is particularly apt here.

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  Navman S30

  This good looking, entry-level GPS is let down by design niggles -- chief amongst which is the car charger, windscreen mount combo.

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  Navman S80

  No not the Volvo, this S80 is part of Navman's S-Series GPS range. The S80 comes packed with a 4.3-inch touch screen, text-to-speech, NavPix and Bluetooth hands-free.

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  Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

  Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

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  Mio DigiWalker C320

  Mio's C320 GPS provides a good balance between affordability and features.

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  Mio DigiWalker C520

  Bluetooth, text-to-speech, massive screen and good looks make the C520 a good GPS. Its great price transforms it into a great GPS.

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  Nokia N95

  If you need an all-in-one communications, navigation and imaging device and don't mind charging it every night, Nokia's N95 raises the bar in the mobile world.

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  Navman S90i

  We'd love to heartily endorse the S90i but, like the spurned high school prom queen in every slasher flick ever made, its surface beauty is marred by intermittent spurts of insanity, and so we can't.

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  Navman S80

  No not the Volvo, this S80 is part of Navman's S-Series GPS range. The S80 comes packed with a 4.3-inch touch screen, text-to-speech, NavPix and Bluetooth hands-free.

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  Navman S50

  This GPS is blessed with a good price and attractive design but is marred by its buggy Bluetooth and horrible windshield mount.

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  Mio DigiWalker A702

  It works well as a GPS navigator but, as a phone, the slow responses and awful text messaging really let the A702 down.

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  TomTom Go 720

  Don't let its beautiful body tempt you, the TomTom Go 720 is both too pricey and too buggy. The cliche "beauty is only skin deep" is particularly apt here.

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  Fuel-cell vehicles still stuck in first gear

  As in years past, fuel cell-powered vehicles are the technology of the future, according to a report published on Thursday by the U.S. National Academies.

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  Is there anything the Mitsubishi Lancer can't do?

  Mitsubishi has announced that it will enter a modified Lancer in next year's Dakar rally, the legendary and gruelling race through Africa.

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  Finland chosen to make Karma

  Fisker Automotive on Monday said that Valmet Automotive of Finland, which currently makes the Porsche Boxster and Cayman, will manufacture the Fisker Karma.

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  Finally! Tesla Roadsters are now rolling off production line

  The world's hippest eco-chic status symbol — the Tesla Roadster — is finally leaving the factory.

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  Got a lead foot? Have a kiwi to save petrol

  Now that petrol is over AU$1.50 per litre, holiday road trips are a bit less fun. But we've found a few gadgets to help make fuel go farther.

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  Whaddyareckon?: Using a GPS

  Are you a convert to that lovely robotic voice telling you to turn right in 500 metres, or do you coast along fine with an old-fashioned street directory?

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  BMW redesigns iDrive for new 3-Series and 7-Series

  For years, BMW has heard complaints from automotive editors and enthusiasts about its iDrive control system, the interface for accessing infotainment and car functions in BMW models. But with the introduction of the new 3-Series and 7-Series, iDrive gets a radical transformation.

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  Next Toyota Prius will be partially solar powered

  Toyota plans to install solar panels on the roof of the next generation of its Prius hybrid car, according to a report in Monday's edition of the Nikkei newspaper.

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  McLaren designer, Gordon Murray, creating an eco city car

  Designer Gordon Murray, best known for his work on Formula One racing cars, as well as the McLaren F1, detailed on Monday a new city car design called the T25 that is aimed at reducing congestion and lowering pollution.

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  R35 Nissan GT-R in-depth

  During our time with the GT-R in San Francisco, we took photos detailing every nut and bolt — okay, maybe not quite every nut and bolt.

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  New BMW 7-Series is a smoother, less controversial plutocrat

  Over the weekend BMW released information, as well as the first official pictures, of its new 7-Series. The cheers you just heard were from politicians and captains of industry the world over.

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  New Mazda RX-8 gets angry

  Mazda's RX-8, the four-door "coupe" with a rotary engine, has been fed some angry pills during its recent facelift.

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  A camper van for the land and sea

  What could possibly be better than a million-dollar motor home outfitted with state-of-art technology? One that goes in the water, of course.

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  Ford's new Focus XR5 Turbo goes kinetic

  Ford has given the hero car of its Focus range, the XR5 Turbo, a "kinetic" makeover, however, the rest of the range will have to wait.

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  New Honda Accord Euro edges into town

  The first Euro did much to revive the Accord nameplate; the new, edgier second-gen model aims to continue that success.

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  Ferrari pimps the Motorola RAZR2 V9

  Forget phones that mimic a Ferrari car, here's the real (cross-branded) deal — the Motorola RAZR2 V9 Ferrari Special Edition.

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  HSV W427: AU$150k of Aussie beef

  HSV's W427 looks set to be not just the most powerful Aussie-made car but also its most expensive.

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  Hummer, Cadillac and Cosmo phones

  Are you an ardent fan of Hummer's H-series four-wheel drives, Cadillac's sleek CTS sedan or Cosmo's sealed section? Well now you can get a mobile phone that's dressed and styled just like your favourite four-wheeler or magazine.

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  Oi!: Poll: Will Top Gear Australia meet its great expectations?

  Last night SBS announced its choice of hosts for the Australian version of Top Gear: Charlie Cox, Warren Brown and Steve Pizzati. Take our poll and let us know how you think they'll fare.

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  Oi!: Brand Tags' clouds cut through marketing hype

  CEOs and marketing types talk about improving or maintaining "brand values" all the time. But what do we really think of the companies that deliver us our modern existence? The site Brand Tags is attempting to find out.

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  Oi!: Robo-lawnmower goes hybrid

  Sure, your neighbour may have already put in his order for the next year's hybrid coupe, but what's he using to mow the lawn?

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  Oi!: 2008, the year of on-foot GPS navigation?

  Two upcoming products, the Nokia 6210 Navigator and Navteq's Discover Cities, have got us wondering whether 2008 will be the year when on-foot satellite navigation finally comes of age.

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  Oi!: Poll: Rate Ford's FG Falcon

  At the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show, Ford presented its upcoming Falcon to the public for the first time. We'd like show-goers to give us their opinion.

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  Oi!: Vodafone Compass leads the way to cheap petrol

  Vodafone's latest version of its Compass GPS system allows users to find cheap petrol nearby. Will this be the feature that moves GPS in mobile phones beyond the novelty phase?

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  Oi!: Get a Nokia with your Renault

  Renault has announced a special edition of its Twingo small car, the Twingo Nokia, complete with complementary 6110 Navigator and naff decals.

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  Oi!: Cop cars getting smarter too

  It might not exactly be KITT from Knight Rider, but the new high-tech police car on display in Melbourne will make the GPS devices and Bluetooth adapters proliferating in consumer automobiles look positively humble.

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  Oi!: Hitachi's plan B: upgrade GPSes

  Just nine months after entering the portable GPS fray, Hitachi have announced that its two model line-up will be refreshed in mid-August.

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  Is there anything the Mitsubishi Lancer can't do?

  Mitsubishi has announced that it will enter a modified Lancer in next year's Dakar rally, the legendary and gruelling race through Africa.

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  Best in-car GPS navigators

  All brand name GPS units will get you safely from A to B, but some do it better than others. We nominate three navigators we'd junk our Gregory's or Melway for.

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  Finland chosen to make Karma

  Fisker Automotive on Monday said that Valmet Automotive of Finland, which currently makes the Porsche Boxster and Cayman, will manufacture the Fisker Karma.

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  New BMW 7-Series is a smoother, less controversial plutocrat

  Over the weekend BMW released information, as well as the first official pictures, of its new 7-Series. The cheers you just heard were from politicians and captains of industry the world over.

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  Photos: CNET.com.au at Melbourne's F1 Grand Prix

  A Formula 1 weekend in Melbourne is all about cars and racing. And while our seats weren't perfect for capturing race action, we did manage to snap lots of interesting metal.

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  Finally! Tesla Roadsters are now rolling off production line

  The world's hippest eco-chic status symbol — the Tesla Roadster — is finally leaving the factory.

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  CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

  Prices for GPS devices have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

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  R35 Nissan GT-R in-depth

  During our time with the GT-R in San Francisco, we took photos detailing every nut and bolt — okay, maybe not quite every nut and bolt.

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  New TomTom One, XL and Go 930 are sharing and caring

  TomTom has whipped the covers off three new portable GPS devices — the One, XL and Go 930 — as well as announcing the availability of traffic messaging by the end of July.

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